Letter from the Editor Archives – Athens County Independent

Worthy organizations and inspiring leaders need scrutiny, too

By Corinne Colbert ● Letter from the Editor ● August 7, 2025

Our story on a controversial firing at Passion Works might make you mad. That’s OK — it means we’re doing the unflinching journalism you expect from us.

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Doing the right thing has a cost

By Corinne Colbert ● Letter from the Editor ● May 9, 2025

We hired our AmeriCorps member because losing them wasn’t an option. We’re asking for your help to ensure they can stick around.

City official says ‘online media’ hindered cyber theft investigation

By Corinne Colbert ● Letter from the Editor ● April 17, 2025

It is wonderfully convenient for officials to point the finger at us rather than own up to their own failures.

Final Call: Join the Founders Circle and secure the future of local news

By Corinne Colbert ● Letter from the Editor ● March 31, 2025

It’s been just three years since we incorporated the Athens County Independent with a bold vision: to restore strong, independent, truly local journalism that could empower community engagement.